Summer Course 2022 Students
Elysha Clay - Leeds Conservatoire
Elysha's Programme Leader said,
"Elysha has been a highly committed and thoroughly engaged student during her time at Leeds Conservatoire on the BA (hons) Music Production programme. She has served as the student rep for the programme and as an ambassador for the institution.
Elysha has also developed her studio recording and production skills to a high standard and worked with a variety of other artists and students as part of her degree. As one of a small number of female students in a male dominated subject area Elysha’s work ethic, professionalism and reliability has set her aside from many of her peers. We would therefore like to nominate her for this opportunity. "
Phoebe Wilkinson - Buckinghamshire New University
Phoebe's Programme Leader said,
"Phoebe has been a consummate professional during her time at BNU. Not only has her attendance been exemplary, but she has excelled in seeking extracurricular opportunities, including setting up and running the BNU radio department. She was recently nominated for an SU Award, which is in recognition of her hard work throughout the past year. The results have not yet been ratified, but she is in line to get the top degree results amongst her graduating cohort."
Benjamin Brown - University of Hertfordshire
Ben's Programme Leader said,
"Ben’s work ethic is superb. He is a very talented technologist and producer. Ben demonstrates very high levels of professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm, and has excelled in many areas of our course this year, including his final major project which was graded as ‘outstanding’ by the assessors. He is, in my opinion, an ideal candidate for the GDF week."
Brad Hayes - University of Winchester
Brad's Programme Leader said,
"Continued impressive contributions to the course and extracurricular activities. An incredibly enthusiastic approach to production and a wealth of knowledge of popular music production for more traditional styles. Exemplary production work for his own work as well as when working with others. Approaches production in a very traditional/old school way of thinking."
Callum Minks - Leeds Beckett University
Callum's Course Director said,
"Callum deserved his place in the school as he attained the highest mark of all students in our Level 6 elective ‘Creative Studio Practice’ module.."
Dan Spooner - University of Hull
Dan's Programme Director said,
"Dan has been an outstanding student at Hull, demonstrating not only a developed talent for song-writing and composing, but a genuinely sharp ear for production technique and aesthetic. Dan exploited his time at University fantastically, involving himself in everything on offer with excellent commitment and professional ethic. He is a trustworthy and capable individual who will not only take an awful lot from the experience, but will also contribute a great deal to the summer school."
James Russell - City, University of London
James' Programme Director said,
"James is an academically strong student. He is dedicated to the programme and serious about developing a career in the industry. Since arriving at City, he has always committed to extra-curricular activities, such as volunteer shadowing for concert set-ups - in order to gain as much experience as possible. On his application form, he also wrote some compelling comments, all of which leant themselves towards his attendance on this course."
Jose Sarreira-Mendes - Anglia Ruskin University
Jose's Deputy Head of School said,
"Jose has been one of the top performing students in ARU Audio and Music Technology. He strives to be the best in every new skill he learns from placing a microphone for recording an instrument to placing a sound in a virtual game environment. Despite the challenges of learning a practical subject during the pandemic lockdowns, Jose viewed Covid-19 as another challenge to overcome and did not let it dissuade him from his career as a student of audio technology."
Marco Alan Medrano Herrera - University of the West of England
Marco's Senior Lecturer said,
"I nominated Marco because he clearly has an aptitude for recording and production. He has demonstrated his abilities in the many projects he has accomplished during his time at UWE. His dedication is also shown by the fact that he is an overseas student, which presents significant extra hurdles to a student."
Scott Mahoney - University of South Wales
Scott's Course Leader said,
"Scott is a dedicated, skilful sound engineer and producer."
Spike Turner - Glasgow Caledonian University
Spike's Programme Leader said,
"Spike Turner joined Glasgow Caledonian University in 2020 and will be graduating with a First-Class Honours degree in Audio Technology. His work throughout his degree has been exemplary and has been keen to volunteer for various live events throughout the campus gaining experience in live sound. He has been class rep for the 4th year cohort and has been an effective communicator in this role. He has a strong interest in both live and studio sound so is keen to further develop his skills in these areas before pursuing a career in audio. To that end, the programme team feel that Spike will be an excellent representative from GCU and will make a valuable attendee at the Gus Dudgeon/JAMES Summer School through his contribution and enthusiasm for the subject area."
Joseph Winters - University Studies at West Suffolk College
Joe's Head of Department said,
"Joe has been a dedicated student throughout the course and has always attended events and gone above and beyond to network and support other students. He embraced the need to explore all avenues of the industry to secure a position at Britannia Row the week he submitted his dissertation, which included an article printed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra."
